'I wish he can come back to see what is happening behind' - John Kumah's brother speaks

Frank Kumah, brother of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has expressed shock and emotional discomfort over developments following his brother’s death, particularly the recent remarriage of his wife that he left behind.

Speaking in an interview, Kumah said that although the family does not oppose Apostle Lilian Owusu Kumah’s decision to remarry, he believes the move was rushed, considering the honour and sacrifices his late brother made for her and the family.

He lamented that he wishes there were life after death for his brother to return and witness what he described as “what is happening behind him.”

“When you make it seem like you only remember someone when you are enjoying the benefits, I feel some way about such people,” he said.

According to Frank Kumah, his late brother worked hard to build strong institutions around him, including his immediate family, children, political family and extended family. However, he expressed disappointment that, in his view, some of these institutions have moved on too quickly.

“If you look at the four families John Kumah built around him, two have already moved on so quickly. People were fasting and praying for her to get another man to marry, yet this is someone who struggled to build the church she worships in,” he stated.

He stressed that while no one is saying the widow’s marriage is wrong, respect should be accorded to the memory of the deceased.

“If someone gives you such honour, at least give him that respect, whether he is alive or dead. I even wrote on my Facebook page that if there is a second chance, my brother should come and see what is happening behind him after his death,” he added.

'I will not allow pain to cage me' - Widow of John Kumah speaks on her new husband

“I will always advise people to take care of themselves before anything else, even including their children,” he said.

Meanwhile, Apostle Lilian Owusu, former wife of the late Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, has addressed public concerns surrounding her remarriage following intense debate on social media.

Speaking during a thanksgiving service at her church on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Apostle Owusu explained that her decision to remarry was carefully considered and grounded in faith, love, and personal conviction.

She stated that the decision was not influenced by public pressure but by her resolve to move forward with life rather than remain trapped in grief.

“I believe in ‘forward ever, backward never.’ By the grace of God, I prayed and made up my mind to move forward. I will not allow pain to cage me. I have a lot to do,” she said.

She explained that resilience and optimism form part of her family’s values.

“This is the culture of the family, no matter what comes, we look at the positive side and move forward. By the grace of God, my prayer was that God would bring a man into the house of God,” she added.

Apostle Owusu described her new marriage as one founded on prayer and genuine affection, noting that it was not entered into lightly.

“They came for a business alliance, and it was love at first sight. He pursued me, and fortunately, it happened at a time when I was ready,” she said.

She was quick to clarify that her new husband is not a replacement for her late spouse.

“God has answered our prayers and given us a calm man. He is not a replacement. Nobody has said we have gotten a replacement,” she emphasised.

Apostle Lilian Owusu remarried approximately 18 months after the death of her husband, Dr John Kumah, who passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 45. She is now married to Samuel Aryeequaye and is known as Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye.

She remains the founder, Senior Pastor, and General Overseer of Disciples of Christ Ministries, also known as Disciples of Christ Ministries Worldwide.

News of her remarriage has sparked intense debate on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where opinions have been sharply divided.

Some critics argued that the remarriage came too soon after the legislator’s death, with others making cynical remarks such as, “Just know you can be replaced when you’re no more,” and “Fake tears all because the support system is gone.”

However, many users have rallied in her defence, insisting that widowhood should not condemn a woman to a lifetime of loneliness and that every individual has the right to rebuild their life.

TRENDING 🚨: John Kumah’s brother is disappointed in his brother’s ex-wife, Lilian Owusu, for remarrying quickly after her husband’s death.

According to him, he wishes John would return to earth to witness it himself.

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— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) December 25, 2025

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